Signals
Diamond Springs
Woodland
Opportunity
48 · Bottom 32%
vs46 · Bottom 29%
Climate
70 · Bottom 47%
vs75 · Top 30%
Physical resilience
21 · Bottom 14%
vs28 · Bottom 22%
Housing affordability
56 · Bottom 16%
vs64 · Bottom 26%
Access
86 · Bottom 33%
vs100 · Top 3%
Economic stability
36 · Bottom 12%
vs65 · Top 39%
Measured values
| Metric | Diamond Springs | Woodland | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,927 | 61,854 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $77,219 | $90,180 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $41,712 | $38,727 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 657/sq mi | 4,039/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $423,400 | $548,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,682 | $1,583 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 67.8% | 58.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 6.4% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.4% | -1.2% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 30.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 15.6% | 8.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 94°F | 94°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 34°F | 38°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 30 mi | 9 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 26.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 47.6 | 36.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 15 | 1 | 2024-25 school year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Diamond Springs
Elevated or high exposure: wildfire, inland flooding, earthquake.
Woodland
Elevated or high exposure: drought, earthquake.
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